Fiduciary standard

Massachusetts regulators accuse the firm of running afoul of the impartial conduct standard by holding sales contests.

The good, the bad and the downright inexplicable in the suggested changes.

What do they bring to the table? Lobbying clout, alternative fee structures and technical expertise are just part of the equation.

Advisors at Fidelity, Schwab and other large discount brokerage firms make more money if they steer clients toward more expensive products.

The industry group is seeking restrictions on how brokers can describe their services and responsibilities.

While the ranks of women who hold the certification surged, they still make up only 23% of the pool.

Known for his advocacy for planning at all income levels, Paré wants the FPA to expand its membership to 24,000 and beyond.

The online tool, created by the advocacy organization and state regulators, suggests tough questions for the hiring process.

Special interest groups may weaken the Department of Labor’s best interest standard. Here’s why that’s bad for financial planners and their clients, according to one expert.

Products that best fit clients would have to be offered before those that are most profitable to the sellers, the New York Department of Financial Services said.